The first cookbook from one of the world’s most
groundbreaking chefs and a pioneering restaurant on the
Lower East Side—the story of
Wylie Dufresne’s wd~50 and the dishes that made it
famous

The first cookbook from one of the world’s most
groundbreaking chefs and a pioneering restaurant on the
Lower East Side—the story of
Wylie Dufresne’s wd~50 and the dishes that made it
famous
When it opened in 2003, wd~50 was New York’s most
innovative, cutting-edge restaurant. Mastermind
Wylie Dufresne ushered in a new generation of
experimental and free-spirited chefs, and
introduced a wildly unique approach to cooking,
influenced by science, art, and the humblest of classic
foods like bagels and lox, and American cheese.

When it opened in 2003, wd~50 was New York’s most
innovative, cutting-edge restaurant. Mastermind
Wylie Dufresne ushered in a new generation of
experimental and free-spirited chefs, and
introduced a wildly unique approach to cooking,
influenced by science, art, and the humblest of classic
foods like bagels and lox, and American cheese.
A cookbook that doubles as a time
capsule,

A cookbook that doubles as a time
capsule,wd~50

wd~50 is a glimpse into a particular
moment in New York City food culture, embodied by a
restaurant so distinct it inspired

is a glimpse into a particular
moment in New York City food culture, embodied by a
restaurant so distinct it inspiredNew York
Times

New York
Timescritic Pete Wells to compare its closing in 2014
to that of the notorious music venue CBGB, “with way nicer
bathrooms.” With gorgeous photography, detailed recipes
explaining Wylie’s iconic creations, and stories from the
last days of the restaurant,

critic Pete Wells to compare its closing in 2014
to that of the notorious music venue CBGB, “with way nicer
bathrooms.” With gorgeous photography, detailed recipes
explaining Wylie’s iconic creations, and stories from the
last days of the restaurant,wd~50

wd~50 is a
collectible piece of culinary memorabilia. Fans of
Wylie, food lovers, and industry insiders who
have been waiting for a chance to relive the excitement and
artistry of wd~50 can finally do just that.

is a
collectible piece of culinary memorabilia. Fans of
Wylie, food lovers, and industry insiders who
have been waiting for a chance to relive the excitement and
artistry of wd~50 can finally do just that.